By Róise Collins
CLEAN-UP operations are continuing in Killybegs after severe flooding caused serious damage to over 20 local businesses and households on Bridge Street.
Heavy rain on Friday night coupled with the thawing of snow that had accumulated on higher ground attributed to the flood waters that ravaged the street.
At its peak flood waters rose to around 1.2 metres, covering the roof of a car and climbing half way up the stairs of one building.
“One man woke up and his bed was floating,” said Independent councillor and cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Niamh Kennedy, who has been on the ground in Killybegs all weekend.
The waters have since receded, the street is now lined with sandbags and the hum of generators has filled the air as dehumidifiers work hard to draw the moisture out of the 23 affected properties.
The historic street, which is the longest continuously inhabited street in the county, is currently home to 10 businesses, all who have been impacted by the flooding.
A number of which will not be able to open in the short term because of the extent of the damage, explained Cllr Kennedy.
A number of residents have also been displaced and are accessing emergency accommodation.
Full article in today’s Donegal News.
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